Politics of the United States

Being threatened with a gun is a worst case scenario and if the attacker only wants your valuables then the safest option is to give it to them. The only time that you should try to fight back against a gun is when there is no other option and you know that your life is in danger, for example, if they just shot your companion and now they are turning the gun at you or if they want you to go to another location with them. Remember, once you get into a car with them, your chances of being…

decrease the deaths when one of these incidentes happens. Now on the other hand usanews.com explains what a bump stock is. They state, The controversial device was used in the Las Vegas shooting, allowing a semi-automatic rifle to become a fully automatic firearm. “Gun-control advocates say the push fits a pattern in gun politics: inaction in Washington that forces states to take…

The topic for the discussion was gun control. Before the discussion, I researched the topic and decided what stance I was taking on the subject. Then came up with specific points I wanted to talk about and took notes so that I was very prepared. For the discussion, there were few rules. The main ones were to listen when others speak, be respectful, and let everyone have a turn. During the discussion, I think I presented my viewpoint well by stating it in a clear and understandable way while…

Weaver Also said ammunition magazines should not be limited, and said it won 't stop criminals as they will simply steal them or buy them out of state. He won’t disregard new laws but also he won’t be “ordering gun magazine round ups”(Fox News). On another standpoint Nationwide people are being affected by gun violence. Something has to be done, for as the dangerous places are getting worse and safe…

He acknowledges and validates the worry for safety given by liberal politicians, but qualifies the argument by disputing the claim that violence rates would be lower had stricter gun control laws been in place. He continues on to state the last ten shootings (between 1999 and 2012), and the facts about the shooters’ use of guns. All guns used in these shootings were either purchased legally, or stolen or altered in a way that was outside government control (Cooke). Logically, it…

Gun Control A firearm is considered to be a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder. There are many different types of firearms such as, a revolver, pistol, rifle, and shotgun. Not only are there different types of firearm, but as well as different firing mechanisms. You have two different options, semi-automatic and automatic. With a semi-automatic gun you have to squeeze the trigger each time you shoot, with an automatic gun as long as you hold the trigger it will shoot until you…

Problems in the United States On January 16, 2012, a disgruntled former student of Appalachian School of Law in Gundy, Virginia, had killed three people. Including the school’s dean, alarmed by the gun fire two off duty law enforcement officers retrieved their weapons and pointed them at the shooter, who ended his killing spree and surrendered. These two law enforcement officers quite possibly saved the lives of countless potential victims. As this goes on everywhere in the United States, the…

control in the United States has been the cause of multiple deaths and horrific events, thus being a major reason for gun laws to be enforced. Events such as the 2012 Aurora movie theater shooting are all due to the lack of gun control in the United States. Arguments on gun laws have been taking place for years and still not one side of the argument has won (Martinez). Gun control laws are necessary and should be enforced to prevent horrific events from happening in the United States. Gun…

law. I believe most interest groups only promote their own self-interest and sometimes have little to no knowledge on policy issues. A good example to break down the way interest groups work stated “Despite the array of interest groups in American politics, however, not all interests are represented equally , and the result of competition among various interests are not always consistent with the common good” (We the People Pg. 434). It is my opinion interest groups have negative influences on…

It’s between her and whoever else may be involved, but it is ultimately her decision. Belief is that religion should not play a role in it as the views of state and religion should be kept separate. Support adoption and family planning that way the child can still have a chance to find a loving home. Believe adoption should be an option if the woman wants it. It should be private and not made public, like…